Wed, January 01, 2025

METATRON'S MUSE (1) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 7 lengths when fifth in a 7f contest at Churchill Downs a month ago. Has the class to put the recent run of form behind him. FRANK'S ART (13) finished 9 lengths away in fourth last time out over 6½f at Woodbine two-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in journey. Right in the mix. BLUEGRASS PRAYER (2) finished third two runs back at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 5 lengths as favourite over 1m1/4f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt). Finds a tougher race but this looks well within his grasp. STAR SHOPPING (4) was below his best last time when seventh over 1m1/2f at Laurel (Turf), beaten 5.5 lengths. Best figures measure up nicely. Solid top-three prospects.